Workshops & Training | Archived Events

AUGUST 23 - 27, 2010 – VANCOUVER
POPARD’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 2
Presented by: Marianne MacKenzie Garrison, B.Ed.
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POPARD’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 2

AUGUST 9 - 13, 2010 – VANCOUVER
POPARD’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 1
Presented by: Marianne MacKenzie Garrison, B.Ed.
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POPARD’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 1

AUGUST 6 + 7 – VANCOUVER
The Challenge and Potential of Early Detection and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Under Three
Presented by:
Amy M. Wetherby, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director, Autism Institute in the College of Medicine, Florida State University
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APRIL 9, 2010 - VANCOUVER
Estate Planning for Families Who Have Children with Special Needs in B.C.
Presented by:
Blair P. Dwyer, Dwyer Tax Laywers
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NOVEMBER 20 - VANCOUVER
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with ASD
– Reaching a Common Understanding
Presented by:
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
Consultant, Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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NOVEMBER 6 - VANCOUVER
Safety for Children with ASD
Presented by:
Toby Honsberger, MSEd., BCBA
Assistant Principal, Renaissance Learning Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
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OCTOBER 23 - VICTORIA
The SCERTS Model: Supporting Students with
ASD in Educational Settings
Presented by:
Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Director, Childhood Communication Services & Adjunct Professor, Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University, Rhode Island
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OCTOBER 24 - VICTORIA
Estate Planning for B.C. Families
with Children with Special Needs
Presented by:
Blair Dwyer. Shelley Spring & Ryan Green Dwyer Tax Laywers, Victoria, B.C.
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OCTOBER 16 & 17 - VANCOUVER
How to use the ABLLS-R as an Assessment and IEP Development Tool
Presented by:
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA
Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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OCTOBER 3 - VANCOUVER
Teaching Individuals with ASD about Sexuality
- Meeting the Challenge Proactively
Presented by:
Joy Becker RN BSN
Sexual Health Educator/Consultant
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AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4 - VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Practical Applications
Presented by:
Marianne Mackenzie Garrison B.Ed.
Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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AUGUST 27 -28 - VANCOUVER
Teaching Social Thinking
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner M.A., CCC- SLP
Co-Director, Teach SOCIAL Silicon Valley, California
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AUGUST 10 - 14 - VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Practical Applications
Presented by: Marianne Mackenzie Garrison B.Ed.
Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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AUGUST 20 - 21 - VANCOUVER
SMILE - Structured Methods in Language Education
Presented by: Enid Wolf-Schein Ed.D, CCC-SLP
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MARCH 27, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Mental Health and Individuals with Autism
- A Primer for Community Professionals and Parents
Presented by: Vikram Dua MD, FRCP(C) Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatry Clinic of B.C. Children's Hospital Assistant Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia 
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2008 Workshops

December 5, 2008 - Vancouver
Managing the Worry Bug - Cognitive Behavior Group Treatment for High-Functioning Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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November 14, 2008 - Vancouver
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
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October 24, 2008 - Vancouver
Discovering the Possibilities with Visual Strategies: Meeting the Communication, Behavior & Social Skill Challenges for Individuals with ASD
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October 3, 2008 - Vancouver
Social Interaction, Sensory & Information Processing, and Genetic Discoveries in ASD What is the Research Telling Us?
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September 26 & 27, 2008 - Vancouver
How to Use the ABLLS-R as an Assessment & IEP Development Tool
Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, R.Psych & BCBA
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September 20, 2008 - Victoria
Naturalistic Strategies in Autism Treatment: The Latest Research on Pivotal Response Training
Laura Schreibman, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Director of the Autism Research Project, University of California, San Diego
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August 28 & 29, 2008 - Vancouver
Social Thinking - Two New Days & An Introduction to Superflex
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP and Stephanie Madrigal, M.A., CCC-SLP
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August 27, 2008 - Vancouver
Practical Autism Treatment - From Theories to Realities; A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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August 18 - 22, 2008 - Vancouver
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorder Course; A Practical Course for Education Professionals, Para-professionals & Parents
Marianne Mackenzie, B.Ed., Education and Behaviour Consultant, Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders
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August 14, 2008 - Vancouver
A SMILE Training Seminar; Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
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August 8, 2008 - Vancouver
Transitioning from High School to Work - Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine, M.Ed. & Catherine Smith, M.Ed.
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August 7, 2008 - Vancouver
What is ABA and Why is it Important in the Treatment of Autism?
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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June 13, 2008 - Vancouver
The Future of Behavior Consultancy in Autism Treatment - an International Perspective from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA, Chief Executive Officer, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
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May 20 & 31, 2008 - Vancouver
What We Didn't Expect to Learn from Social StoriesT ~ New Ideas and Applications
Carol Gray, President, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
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April 5, 2008 - Castlegar
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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April 5, 2008 - Merritt
Practical Autism Treatment—From Theories to Realities: A Case Management Survival Guide
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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March 28, 2008 - Vancouver
Beyond Sight Words: Access to the Literate Community for ALL
Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
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March 8, 2008 - Vancouver
Transitioning from High School to Work–Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine & Catherine Smith
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March 1, 2008 - Vancouver
Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Verbal Behavior-ABA Programs
James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA, Director of Behavior Analysts, Inc.
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February 29, 2008 - Vancouver
Understanding and Changing Challenging Behaviors for Young Children with Autism: Practical Advice for Parents and Professionals
James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA, Director of Behavior Analysts, Inc.
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February 22 & 23, 2008 - Kelowna
An Introduction to the Verbal Behavior Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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February 2, 2008 - Surrey
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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January 30, 2008 - Vancouver
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
co-sponsored by ACT in conjunction with the Early Years Conference.

January 26, 2008 - Vancouver
Including Students with Disabilities in Regular Classrooms
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., BCBA
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January 19, 2008 - Nanaimo
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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January 12, 2008 - Nanaimo
Transitioning from High School to Work - Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine & Catherine Smith
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November 16, 2007 - Vancouver
Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Dr. Scott Bellini, Assistant Director Indiana Resource Center for Autism
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November 9-10, 2007 - Vancouver
Positive Behavior Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Associate Prof., Faculty of Education, UBC
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November 10, 2007 - Vancouver
Introduction to Positive Behavior Support for Children with Autism & Related Disorders
Hugo Chan, Information Officer, ACT- Autism Community Training
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November 3, 2007 - Victoria
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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November 1-3, 2007 - Vancouver
Hands-On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists - 3 Days
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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October 27, 2007 - Gibsons
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents and Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Shuswap Region
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October 27, 2007 - Prince George
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, Executive Director, ACT - Autism Community Training
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October 26 & 27, 2007 - Quesnel
Positive Behavior Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, PhD. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC
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October 20, 2007 - Vancouver
Focus on Research Event - Celebrate Autism Awareness Month - Early Intervention Approaches for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children with Autism
Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Director, University of Washington Autism Center, Professor of Psychology & Sally J. Rogers, Ph.D., Director, M.I.N.D. Institute, Univ. of California, Davis
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October 12 & 13, 2007 - Vancouver
An Introduction to the Verbal Behavior Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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October 13, 2007 - Castlegar
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction
Bruce Hamm, M.A.
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September 29, 2007 - Vancouver
Introduction to Positive Behavior Support for Children with Autism & Related Disorders - Presented in Cantonese & Mandarin
Hugo Chan, Information Officer, ACT- Autism Community Training
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September 29, 2007 - Prince George
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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September 22, 2007 - Vancouver
Mental Health Conditions and Autism - A workshop on Identifying, Monitoring and Treating Common Psychiatric Syndromes
Vikram Dua, MD, Co-Director of the BC Autism Assessment Network and the Provincial Autism Resource Center; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia
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September 22, 2007 - Cranbrook
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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September 21-22, 2007 - Campbell River
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Associate Prof., Faculty of Education, UBC
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September 15, 2007 - Williams Lake
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Family Centred Practices Group
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August 20-24, 2007 - Vancouver
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorder Course
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed., Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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August 16 & 17, 2007 - Vancouver
SMILE: Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP; Adjunct Prof. - Univ. of Alberta
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July 21, 2007 - Vancouver
The Child with Autism in the Family; Family Stressors and
Siblings Needs
Sandra Harris, Ph.D., E.D. of the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
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June 2, 2007 - Victoria
An Introduction to Autism Treatment
A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D.
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April 28, 2007 - Vancouver
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
by Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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April 21, 2007 - Castlegar
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D.
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April 21, 2007 - Kelowna
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents
& Professionals
Family Centred Practices Group
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April 14, 2007 - Kamloops
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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January 12 & 13, 2007 - Vancouver
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children
with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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January 4-6, 2007 - Vancouver
Hands-On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists - 3 Days
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCABA
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December 2, 2006 - Chemainus
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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November 18, 2006 - Victoria
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills
by Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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November 18, 2006 - Vancouver
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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November 10, 2006 - Vancouver
Organizing Strategies to Prepare for Homework and the Real World
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP
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October 28, 2006 - Prince George
Unraveling the Mystery of Sensory Processing Difficulties
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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October 21, 2006 - Vancouver
Encouraging - Parent Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents and Professionals
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., and Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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